From Ohio to Hollywood: Jeff Timmons on the Rise, the Grind, and the Glamour of 98 Degrees

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I never thought my Bluffton, Ohio deli girl era would come full circle like this—but here we are.

This week on The Keri Croft Show, I’m joined by the one-and-only Jeff Timmons. From his humble Ohio roots to global fame, Jeff shares what life in a boy band was really like: the mental toll, the money misconceptions, the pressure to keep climbing even when you’ve already “made it.”

We talked about:

• Why 98 Degrees almost didn’t make it
• The truth about the “boy band wars” with *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
• His dream boy band Chip 'n’ Dales lineup (yes, you read that right)
• The one thing that keeps him mentally and physically strong today

This episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt—and if you’ve ever chased a dream, been blindsided by success, or just needed a reminder to get right with your own mind, you’ll take something from it.

💥 And if you’re local...
Jeff is performing LIVE with the Columbus Symphony on June 13 at Columbus Commons for A Boy Band Symphony—an epic night of nostalgia you do not want to miss.

🎟 Grab your tickets now:
👉 https://columbussymphony.com/event/a-boy-band-symphony/

Hit play. This one’s got range.